Cancer Screening Advocate (Temporary Contractor)

Color; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Color is transforming cancer care with a nationwide Virtual Cancer Clinic. We seek a Cancer Screening Advocate to coordinate screenings, book appointments, and liaise between patients and Color’s care team. You will verify facilities, manage results, and document in the EHR, all while delivering empathetic support to patients.

The role emphasizes scheduling efficiency, accuracy, and strong communication with healthcare facilities and patients, in a fast-paced, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate the healthcare system with empathy and professionalism.
• Experience using EHR systems in a healthcare environment.
• Strong customer service mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to HIPAA standards and PHI protection.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments with external facilities and assist patients with understanding costs.
• Verify facilities, ensuring in-network status and suitability for procedures.
• Retrieve and upload appointment results and referrals; manage inbound document flow.
• Inform patients of appointment details, locations, and preparation instructions.
• Document all appointment and referral details in Color’s EHR system.
• Address scheduling conflicts or access issues with empathy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Respond to patient inquiries and support tickets promptly and professionally.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

PHI & HIPAA awareness

Problem solving

EHR navigation

Tools

EHR systems

Google Apps

macOS

Job description

Color is revolutionizing cancer care with the nation’s first Virtual Cancer Clinic, delivering high-quality, physician-led multidisciplinary care across all 50 states. Our innovative, guideline-based approach spans cancer screening, risk assessment, prevention, diagnosis, treatment support, and survivorship. In addition to personalized direct medical care, our services include cancer genetics risk assessment, nutrition, mental health support and at-home cancer screening diagnostics. Using technology-driven, patient-centric solutions, Color is transforming how employers, unions, health plans, and governments address cancer. Color’s goal is to close critical cancer care gaps, improve cancer outcomes, and guide patients with empathy through their healthcare journeys.

As a Cancer Screening Advocate, you will play a vital role to ensure timely access to care for thousands of patients who need to get screened for cancer. In this role, you will coordinate screening appointments with external facilities, serve as the key link between patients, Color’s care team, and ensure every step of the scheduling process is smooth, supportive, and well-documented.

Key Responsibilities

• Appointment scheduling: Call health care facilities to collect availability and book appointments on patients’ behalf, based on the patient’s facility and scheduling preferences. Assist patients in understanding out of pocket cost.
• Facility verification and sourcing: Update facilities database to ensure accurate and reliable information. Identify suitable facilities for patients based on their insurance, location and preference, and confirm that the facility is able to perform the procedure, is in network, and can accommodate the patient.
• Results Retrieval & Upload: Obtain results from appointments and referrals from facilities. Reach out via fax and phone. Review and triage the inbound fax queue, and upload documents and results appropriately.
• Patient Communication: Inform patients of their scheduled appointments promptly and provide necessary details (location, preparation instructions, etc.). Respond to patient inquiries
• Documentation: Accurately record all appointment and order or referral details in Color’s electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Problem-solving: Address scheduling conflicts, rescheduling needs, or access issues with empathy and efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure seamless patient care and support.
• Patient Support: Respond to patient inquiries and support tickets promptly, demonstrating empathy and professionalism in all interactions.

Qualifications And Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about helping patients navigate the complexity of the healthcare systemHas critical thinking skills with a focus on issue resolution and customer satisfaction
• Exceptional customer service, active listening, and verbal and written communication skills, professional phone voice
• Experience using EHR systems in a healthcare environment
• Expert knowledge of Google Apps and macOS
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and priorities. Resilience in a fast-paced and dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations appropriately
• Must have access to a quiet, private, and secure location to work, ensuring protection of patient health information (PHI) and compliance with HIPAA standards

Job Details

• Assignment Duration: 3-6 months
• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 5 PM PST/EST
• Hourly Rate: $22 - $26/hour
• The actual hourly pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, market data, skills, and geographic location.

Color prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Color conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in our recruitment process.